These are the tools we used to capture a transit of HD209458 on October 19, 2001.  These exact brands and models aren't required for detecting transits in general, they're just presented to give you a general idea of what's needed. 

 

       

          CCD and Focal Reducer       

               Computer and Software

                   Telescope, etc.

 

     

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